Memorial Day Weekend With Care2
Posted on May 22nd, 2008
by 
Headtreefrog
Headtreefrog
Dear Friends,
It's Memorial Day Weekend and that means different things to different people. But whatever the reason for your celebration, it always includes food. But don't sacrifice health for good taste. Care2 has lots of good-for-you recipes for meat alternatives to throw on the grill, potato salads without the heavy mayo presence and sneakily healthy desserts to make Memorial Day a weekend to remember.
Grilled Portobello Burgers
The quickest and easiest way to make a healthful veggie burger you're likely to find. Portobello mushrooms are just the right size for burger rolls, they grill up beautifully, and their meaty texture and rich taste will have everyone asking for seconds.
Beet and Carrot Veggie Burgers
Sweet beets and carrots give luscious flavor to these patties, together with pungent onion, snappy cheddar cheese and lots of toasty nuts and seeds. For a vegan version, omit the cheese and replace egg with homemade flaxseed egg substitute.
Sweet Potato Salad
It's a departure from the basic mayonnaise-laden Idaho potato salad, and with the addition of dried fruit and nuts, it makes a satisfying side dish for vegetarians.
Curried Potato Salad
You can add anti-inflammatory healing power, along with great flavor, to your usual potato salad with this mouth-watering recipe that includes cancer-fighting curry spices, bell pepper, and spinach. A healthier potato salad recipe for your cookout or picnic!
Dark Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Your friends and family will never know they're getting a healthy serving of veggies with their dessert, they'll be too busy experiencing chocolate ecstasy.
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
One of the most mouth-watering early-summer desserts ever, this heavenly strawberry-rhubarb creation is made without any dairy, and with only honey as a sweetener. That's how great it is!
Have a great holiday!
xoxo, Ribbita (La Frog)
It's Memorial Day Weekend and that means different things to different people. But whatever the reason for your celebration, it always includes food. But don't sacrifice health for good taste. Care2 has lots of good-for-you recipes for meat alternatives to throw on the grill, potato salads without the heavy mayo presence and sneakily healthy desserts to make Memorial Day a weekend to remember.
Grilled Portobello Burgers
The quickest and easiest way to make a healthful veggie burger you're likely to find. Portobello mushrooms are just the right size for burger rolls, they grill up beautifully, and their meaty texture and rich taste will have everyone asking for seconds.
Beet and Carrot Veggie Burgers
Sweet beets and carrots give luscious flavor to these patties, together with pungent onion, snappy cheddar cheese and lots of toasty nuts and seeds. For a vegan version, omit the cheese and replace egg with homemade flaxseed egg substitute.
Sweet Potato Salad
It's a departure from the basic mayonnaise-laden Idaho potato salad, and with the addition of dried fruit and nuts, it makes a satisfying side dish for vegetarians.
Curried Potato Salad
You can add anti-inflammatory healing power, along with great flavor, to your usual potato salad with this mouth-watering recipe that includes cancer-fighting curry spices, bell pepper, and spinach. A healthier potato salad recipe for your cookout or picnic!
Dark Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Your friends and family will never know they're getting a healthy serving of veggies with their dessert, they'll be too busy experiencing chocolate ecstasy.
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
One of the most mouth-watering early-summer desserts ever, this heavenly strawberry-rhubarb creation is made without any dairy, and with only honey as a sweetener. That's how great it is!
Have a great holiday!
xoxo, Ribbita (La Frog)
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